PECAN DIAMONDS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Pecan Diamonds image

These delicious little cookies have a crisp shortbread crust and a honey-sweetened pecan topping. From a January 1986 issue of Bon Appetit magazine in the R.S.V.P. section. The recipe was requested from the Appeteaser in Milford, Michigan.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 80 diamonds

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup unsalted butter, well-chilled (1 stick)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ice water
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup sugar
1 lb chopped pecans (or pecan pieces)
1/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • For Crust:.
  • Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add water and toss lightly with fork.
  • Gather dough into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Butter and flour 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Roll dough out on lightly floured surface to about 10x14-inch rectangle.
  • Fit into prepared pan; dough will come about halfway up sides.
  • Pierce dough with fork and chill.
  • For Filling:.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Bring brown sugar, butter, honey and sugar to boil in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Boil until thick and dark, stirring constantly, about 4 minutes; remove from heat and stir in pecans then blend in cream.
  • Pour over dough in pan and bake until edges of crust are golden, about 25 minutes.
  • Cool completely then cut lengthwise into 1-inch strips.
  • Cut diagonally into 1-inch strips to create diamonds.
  • Dust with confectioner's sugar if desired; serve at room temperature,.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 2.5, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.8, Protein 0.8

Basit Bilal
[email protected]

I made these pecan diamonds for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! They're definitely a crowd-pleaser.


Rosina Wood
[email protected]

These pecan diamonds are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.


Oliver Davey
[email protected]

I've tried many pecan diamond recipes, but this one is my favorite. The diamonds are always crispy and delicious.


md jubyr md jubyr
[email protected]

These pecan diamonds are the perfect snack for a party or a road trip. They're also a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


MAMBO RONNY DINIOH
[email protected]

I made these pecan diamonds for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Jessica Chavis (Kelley's Cleaning)
[email protected]

These pecan diamonds are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Ali Saqlain
[email protected]

I've been making these pecan diamonds for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


ridom hasan
[email protected]

These pecan diamonds are the perfect addition to any cookie platter. They're also a great gift for friends and family.


Miss Jannat
[email protected]

I made these pecan diamonds for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! They're definitely a crowd-pleaser.


Rok Shana
[email protected]

These pecan diamonds are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.


Bal bahadur Khadka
[email protected]

I've tried many pecan diamond recipes, but this one is by far the best. The diamonds are always crispy and delicious.


Veronica Mclean
[email protected]

These pecan diamonds are the perfect holiday treat! They're easy to make and they always impress my guests.


Kendyl Colmyer
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and my pecan diamonds turned out perfectly! They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I highly recommend this recipe.


ARSHAD TURK
[email protected]

These pecan diamonds were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a good option for a sweet treat.


arisa gm
[email protected]

I made these pecan diamonds for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Dagmawi Asha
[email protected]

These pecan diamonds are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect snack for a party or a road trip.


Shannon Shirk
[email protected]

I've been making these pecan diamonds for years and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Bono
[email protected]

These pecan diamonds were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #preparation     #for-large-groups     #rolled-cookies     #desserts     #fruit     #cookies-and-brownies     #bar-cookies     #nuts     #dietary     #low-sodium     #low-in-something     #number-of-servings     #4-hours-or-less